There are 4 ways to get from Whistler to Smithers by bus, plane, or car
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Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa to Vancouver International Airportbus
- Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Smithers Airport (YYD)plane YVR - YYD
4h 13m$124–501Bus
- Take the bus from Whistler Village Centre to Burrard Skytrain Stationbus
- Take the bus from Vancouver - Pacific Station to Kamloops - back of Sahali Mallbus
- Take the bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statuebus
- Take the bus from Prince George, BC to Smithers Mallbus
19h 55mDrive 971.7 km
- Drive from Whistler to Smitherscar 971.7 km
13h 2m$197–285Bus via Burns Lake
- Take the bus from Whistler Village Centre to Burrard Skytrain Stationbus
- Take the bus from Vancouver - Pacific Station to Kamloops - back of Sahali Mallbus
- Take the bus from Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall to Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statuebus
- Take the bus from Downtown Exch Bay B to Government at Gilganbus 161
- Take the bus from Government at Gilgan to 4th Ave at King Stbus 162
22h 30m
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Smithers Airport (YYD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Whistler to Smithers is to drive which costs $190 - $290 and takes 13h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Whistler to Smithers is to bus and fly which takes 4h 13m and costs $120 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Whistler to Smithers. However, there are services departing from Whistler Village Centre and arriving at Smithers Mall via Vancouver - Pacific Station, Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall and Prince George, BC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 55m.
The distance between Whistler and Smithers is 824 km. The road distance is 971.7 km.
The best way to get from Whistler to Smithers without a car is to bus which takes 19h 55m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Whistler to Smithers, including transfers.
Whistler to Smithers bus services, operated by YVR Skylynx, depart from Whistler Village Centre station.
Whistler to Smithers bus services, operated by YVR Skylynx, arrive at Burrard Skytrain Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Whistler to Smithers is 972 km. It takes approximately 13h 2m to drive from Whistler to Smithers.
There are 15+ hotels available in Smithers.
What companies run services between Whistler, BC, Canada and Smithers, BC, Canada?
You can take a bus from Whistler Village Centre to Smithers Mall via Burrard Skytrain Station, Burrard Station @ Platform 2, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 2, Vancouver - Pacific Station, Kamloops - back of Sahali Mall, Prince George - Bus Shelter - 1295 7 Ave - Bay C near Terry Fox Statue, and Prince George, BC in around 19h 55m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Smithers Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
- Phone
- +1 604 326 1616
- [email protected]
- Website
- YVR Skylynx
Bus from Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa to Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- YVR Skylynx
- Executive/Express
- $55–80
- Standard
- $40–60
Bus from Whistler Village Centre to Burrard Skytrain Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- YVR Skylynx
- Executive/Express
- $55–80
- Standard
- $40–55
Bus from Whistler Village Centre to Burrard Skytrain Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- YVR Skylynx
- Executive/Express
- $55–80
- Standard
- $40–55
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